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Second man indicted in North Carolina in $780,000 cattle-theft case
A federal grand jury in Charlotte, North Carolina, has indicted a 40-year-old man from Muenster, Texas, in a $780,000 livestock theft scheme. He is the second person who has been charged in this case. Dena J. King, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina, said that the indictment...
UT System prohibits its universities from making political or social statements
The University of Texas Board of Regents amended its free speech policy this week to prohibit the system and its 14 universities and health-related institutions from adopting political or social positions unrelated to campus operations. “Institutions should not, in their official capacity, issue or express positions on issues of the...
National High School Football Rankings: Top 25 Teams – August 26
Just 12 of the teams in the On3 Massey Ratings top 25 took the field over the weekend, but there was still plenty of action and surprising results across the nation. Corner Canyon (Utah) improved to 2-0 in impressive fashion, defeating IMG Academy (Fla.) at home in perhaps the biggest win of the week. No. […] The post National High School Football Rankings: Top 25 Teams – August 26 appeared first on On3.
Texas House to hear pay raises for caregivers who help intellectually, developmentally disabled
The State House Committee on Human Services will meet in Austin on Tuesday, where a coalition is pushing them to consider raising the pay rate of those who care for the intellectually and developmentally disabled.They argue that the crisis will cost Texans more in the long run without increasing funding.In July, ABC13 took viewers inside the homes and facilities that care for those with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). At the time, there was a shortage of skilled caregivers because of the long hours and the low pay, but on Monday, Eyewitness News found out just how deep the problem...
Howard County Fair sees Changes – Part 3: Arts and Crafts
BIG SPRING, TX — The Arts and Crafts portion of the Howard County Fair will see a change this year. Shelbi Cervantes, Howard County Fair Board member, works with Suzanne Markwell to organize the arts and crafts portion of the fair. Cervantes said that the Photography and Fine Arts exhibitions will return, but divisions will be tweaked and reworked to make it easier for the Big Spring Art Association to assist with.
Woodland Heights Elementary Green Team Recycling Program Begins New School Year with Highest Goal Yet
Woodland Heights Elementary’s Green Team is back in action. Students at Woodland Heights work together with counselor Kimber Bennett to reduce, reuse, and recycle. “The Green Team is a third-grade recycling team that promotes and participates in recycling on our campus,” Bennett said. “This team starts working in second grade with strong grades and behavior patterns. They have to fill out a two-page application and seek out two teacher signatures. We meet on Fridays and collect the recycling bins from around the school.” While students in all classes at Woodland Heights may bring in recyclable materials throughout the week, the city of Brownwood brings recycling containers to the rear parking lot for community members to drop off their items to assist the Green Team’s goals. The containers are labeled for specific items and are available from Mondays at 4:00 PM until Tuesdays at 4:00 PM.
Crime Reports: Abilene woman says someone cut fence, let horse escape
Editor’s Note: The following arrest and incident reports were supplied by the Abilene Police Department. All information below comes from reports made by responding officers, and all suspects are considered not guilty unless determined otherwise in a court of law. Incidents 2800 block of E Overland Trail – Theft of PropertyA victim reported she hitched […]
Houston ranks among the top places for renters to stretch $1,500
For renters grappling with rising housing costs, finding an affordable place to live with ample space can feel like an impossible dream. However, a new study by Rent Cafereveals that some cities offer more bang for your buck than others. Houston, Texas, emerges as a standout among major metropolitan areas, providing renters with generous living spaces for a relatively modest monthly budget.
Texas’ Most Expensive High School Costs More Than Average Income
In Texas everything is bigger, and in this particular case that extends to a high school education. One Central Texas school has been named the most expensive high school in The Lone Star State. According to BestColleges.com, in Texas "in-state students at a four-year public institution pay an average of...
Pop-up storms cause unexpected damage in North Texas
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An Awesome Dove Hunting Season Is Expected in Texas This Year
I am avid hunter and a native Texan, I love the great outdoors so, I'm used to the heat in the Lone Star State. When it comes to hunting season, I know I have to be prepared because we've not only had a very hot summer but add to that a very dry summer as well.
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